The woman stepped out of her car and confronted the man, who
whipped out a badge in his wallet and claimed he was an undercover police
officer, Simpson said. The suspect then said he saw the woman talking to a drug
dealer outside the Plaid Pantry and insisted on searching her car, police said.

The victim consented to the search. Afterward, she asked the
man for a business card, which he refused to provide, police said. The suspect
then got in his car and drove away.

The woman later discovered that a small amount of money had
vanished from her purse, police said.

Police believe the suspect to be in his 40s or 50s and is
short with a skinny build.

Portland police would like to remind the public that
officers rarely make traffic stops in vehicles without clear police markings
and officials lights. Officers are also required to have a badge and photo ID
that show they are sworn police officers.